Today, Lake Gogebic is a topic that has captured the attention of a wide spectrum of society. Whether due to its impact on the industry, its relevance in popular culture, or its influence in the scientific field, Lake Gogebic has managed to cross the barriers of gender, age and nationality. In this article, we will explore the various facets of Lake Gogebic and its importance in the contemporary world. From its origin to its future projections, we will delve into a deep analysis that will allow us to better understand the relevance of Lake Gogebic in our current society.
Lake Gogebic | |
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Location | Gogebic / Ontonagon counties, Upper Peninsula of Michigan |
Coordinates | 46°30′N 89°35′W / 46.500°N 89.583°W |
Type | Lake |
Primary inflows | Trout Brook, Merriwether River, Slate River |
Primary outflows | West Branch of Ontonagon River |
Basin countries | United States |
Max. length | 14 mi (23 km) |
Max. width | 2.5 mi (4.0 km) |
Surface area | 13,380 acres (54 km2) |
Average depth | 17.5 ft (5.3 m) |
Max. depth | 38 ft (12 m) |
Shore length1 | 34.35 mi (55.28 km) |
Surface elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
Settlements | Bergland |
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1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. |
Lake Gogebic (/ɡoʊˈɡiːbɪk/ goh-GHEE-bik) is the largest natural inland lake of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is located within the one million acre (4,000 km2) Ottawa National Forest. Lake Gogebic State Park is located along its western shore.
It is in the far western end of the Upper Peninsula, close to the Wisconsin border, and in parts of two counties, Gogebic County and Ontonagon County. The lake is also in two time zones, central and eastern.
Though the lake is a natural body of water, the level is regulated by the Upper Peninsula Power Company through its Bergland Dam located downstream on the West Branch of the Ontonagon River.
In 2005 a state Department of Natural Resources survey found Black bullhead, Black crappie, Brown bullhead, Burbot, Cisco, Common shiner, Creek chub, Golden shiner, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, Smallmouth bass, Walleye, White sucker, and Yellow perch in the lake.
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